Local man rescued from burning building

The photograph is taken from the driveway in front of 8600 San Gabriel and depicts what initial fire crews were presented upon their arrival. Other firefighters were around the back of the building rescuing Ayres at the time of this photograph. (Photograph taken from fire helmet camera footage.)

Fire was in a barn with residence on second floor

–Atascadero Fire and Police responded to a residential structure fire that occurred Tuesday in a barn with a residence on the second floor at 8600 San Gabriel in Atascadero. The building’s occupant, Jamed Ayres, was reportedly stuck in the burning structure when he called 911, and was rescued from the flames by fire personnel. Ayres is reportedly un-injured.